Town of Delavan makes progress on pledges

     The Town of Delavan has made tremendous progress on pledges made to citizens already this year.  In a tough economic environment, the town has shown what fiscal responsibility and cooperation among board supervisors can achieve.
     The town embarked on two large municipal projects this year.  First is the Inlet dredging project.  This project, the largest Delavan Lake project in 20 years, planned to remove over 45,000 tons of phosphorus laden sediment from the Inlet to improve and ensure continued lake water quality.  The project is on track to be completed November 1, on budget.
     Second is the reconstruction of South Shore Drive.  This project, extending from Baily Road to County O, is putting in new culverts, a mulit-use path and new surface for the entire distance.  The effort will enhance the safety of the road, allow space for walkers, bikers, and joggers, and improve storm water management along the drive.  The reconstruction is on track to be completed November 15.
     In addition to these projects, a pledge by the Town Chair, to work with developers to be more responsible citizens, is also paying off.  A developer that owned two dilapidated buildings along South Shore Drive, buildings formally known as the Peek Inn and Clowns Lounge, was contacted and asked to remove the buildings that had stood vacant for over two decades.  The buildings had become homes for racoons, and other animals, were falling down and shedding debris during storms.  This week, the buildings are being razed.
     Finishing fiscal touches on the Town of Delavan activities include refinancing town debt at a rate of 2.2% and completing a balanced budget for 2012 that does not increase any taxes and keeps employment levels unchanged.

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